Ferrell was receiving hype after last season as a potential first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, but decided to return to Clemson for another season. He's still considered one of the top prospects in the 2019 draft.

He was a member of the recruiting class of 2015 and had a 4-star grade from Rivals.

On the season, Ferrell has 49 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks and four pass breakups.

In the past three seasons, he's accumulated 49 tackles for loss and 27 sacks, so the hype absolutely meets the on-field production.

When defending the run, Ferrell showcases excellent gap discipline to maintain his run fits. He does well to set a firm edge while maintaining outside leverage with the ability to also slash through gaps. He has good instincts as to play design and where the ball is going in relationship to blocking schemes. - Joe Marino, The Draft Network